The Cheapest Places to Live in the Northeast
Undeniably one of the most vibrant regions in the United States, the Northeast region is also one of the most expensive places to live. However, there are a few affordable locations where Northeast beauty comes without such a hefty price tag. Just hours from the beach or mountains, these locations also provide you with job opportunities, rich cultural and arts scenes, and solid school systems and educational opportunities.
Buffalo, NY
Located in Western New York State on the beautiful eastern shores of Lake Erie at the beginning of the Niagara River, Buffalo is the second largest city in New York. A real foodie town, Buffalo is home to the infamous hot and spicy Buffalo wings. Thriving economic sectors include health care and education due to the University of Buffalo and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Directly across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo also has a flourishing retail economy as many Canadians take advantage of the lower US prices. Rated as the 10th best place to raise a family in America by Forbes, the Buffalo public schools system has 78 public schools and 47 private schools. Consisting of 33 neighborhoods, the average cost of a home in Buffalo is $110,000.
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is the second biggest city in Pennsylvania and is the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley. The 22nd largest urban area in the US, Pittsburgh was once known as a steel town, but its primary economic sectors are now biochemical technology, finance and banking, engineering and services. Home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, eight Fortune 500 companies are located in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area making Pittsburgh a city housing multiple big business headquarters. One of the country’s most livable cities, the median home cost in the Pittsburgh area is $90,000. Home to multiple universities and educational institutions, Pittsburgh offers residents and those in the surrounding environs a highly rated educational system including charter schools and magnet schools.
Worcester, MA
Named after Worcester, England, Worcester, Massachusetts is the second largest city in New England and the five-time recipient of the All American City award. A primarily liberal city, Worcester is home to many museums and cultural centers including the Worcester Art Museum, housing Rembrandt’s, Renoir’s and Pollock’s and the Hanover Theatre of the Performing Arts. Just 40 miles west of Boston, Worcester is central located in the state of Massachusetts and therefore a hub of the state. While some of the original industries of Worcester included textiles and clothing, today Worcester’s economy is based on healthcare, biotech industries and education. The educational system in Worcester includes 57 public educational schools including charter and magnet schools. High educational institutions include the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Clark University. The average cost of a home in the Worcester region is $200,000.
